Calendar Updates
October 14 -No School, Teacher Workday
October 25th - PTA Skate Night 🧊
October 28 - 3-Hour Early Release Monday, (1:00 p.m. dismissal) ❗ please fill out form below!
October 31- Book Character Spirit Day ✨ / End of Quarter 1 / 2-Hour Early Release (2:00 p.m. dismissal time)
November 1- No School, Diwali
November 4- No School, Teacher Workday
November 5- No School, Election Day / Teacher Workday
November 11- No School, Veterans Day
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⌚October 28th Early Release Monday - Action Required!
Thank you for your support and patience during our first early release Monday. Please know that as we begin planning for our next early release Monday on October 28, we will adhere to the following protocols:
- ❗We are asking everyone to please complete this updated form to indicate selections for your family. Please fill out a form for each student you have at Forestville.
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New! SACC will be open starting at 1:00 p.m. for those students who are already enrolled in after-school SACC. All students participating in after-school SACC, as noted on the google form above, will be dismissed directly to SACC at 1:00 p.m.
- We understand family needs may shift however, we are asking for families to please try and limit last minute dismissal changes for early release Mondays. Should you have a list minute dismissal change for Monday October 28th please email hlkattera1@fcps.edu. This is to ensure that all students go home safely and correctly.
✨📔 Book Character Spirit Day
On Thursday, October 31st, Forestville will be having a Book/Movie Character Spirit Day. This is an opportunity for students to dress as their favorite storybook or movie character! Students should only wear "costumes" that are school appropriate. Masks, face paint, and weapons are not allowed.
💻Digital Citizenship Week
Digital Citizenship Week is October 14, 2024, through October 18, 2024. This year's Digital Citizenship Week focuses on supporting student's mental and physical health in relation to technology use.
Be sure to check out the Digital Equity and Inclusion website, where you can learn how to:
- Find Free WiFi
- Borrow a Computer
- Visit Fairfax Access Locations
- Take Free Tech Classes
- Sign up for an ACP Internet Discount
Families can access the Media Balance and Wellbeing Toolkit to support the healthy use of technology. FCPS will continue leading efforts to promote a positive culture of media and technology use, supporting both students and their families.
🔗 Stay Connected with Forestville
Follow us on Facebook and Instagram to stay updated on school events, important announcements, and highlights from our amazing school community. Don’t miss out - join us online today!📸
🦃Save the Date - Thanksgiving Luncheon
We are looking forward to our Thanksgiving Luncheon with families at Forestville on Thursday, November 21! Please save the date, and stay tuned for additional details.
📰FCPS News
In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics and others:
- Learn About Lexia for Literacy
- Schools Win Exemplar Awards
- Upcoming Community Conversations
🌴🥤 ☀️ Blending Up Funds for Our School - 10/18
Get ready for a tropical twist! On 10/18 from 5-8pm, join us for an evening of yummy sips and bites while raising funds for our wonderful school! 🍹🌮 Let’s sip, snack, and celebrate together while giving back to Forestville!
🎨🎶🎬 2024-2025 Reflections Program is here!
Do you enjoy art, music and dance or have an interest in writing, producing films and taking photos? Then join us and have fun unleashing your inner artist with PTA Reflections!
Explore the 2024-2025 theme, Accepting Imperfection, which serves as a powerful reminder that our flaws and mistakes are just as much a part of us as our strengths and are a natural and beautiful part of being human.
Please see links and visit https://www.pta.org/home/programs/reflections or vapta.org for rules for each category and the official entry form: Fillable entry form
Entries are due to PTA no later than November 15th, 2024 at forestvillereflections@gmail.com. For more information, you can contact Rehenuma Asmi, our Reflections Chair.
⛄Winter Bazaar - Vendors Wanted!
Winter Bazaar - Keep Warm and Craft On - Vendors Wanted
Our 2nd Annual Winter Bazaar is jingling its way into Forestville on November 23 from 11 AM - 3 PM! 🎄 Last year, the gym was buzzing with handcrafted jewelry, delicious food, toys, home decor, and holiday treasures. This year, we’re inviting small businesses to join us again!
If you or someone you know has a business with products that appeal to families or fit the holiday spirit, we’d love to have you. And remember—we’re not limited to crafts! 🎁 (Please, no student applications.)
For more details or to apply, simply fill out the Google form by clicking the link, and our committee will be in touch. If you would like to help with the Bazaar and join the planning committee, email social@forestvillepta.org. Let’s make this year’s Bazaar even more magical!
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